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Firecracker Chicken

Satisfy Your Cravings with Easy Firecracker Chicken

This Firecracker Chicken recipe delivers sweet and spicy flavors with a crispy coating that rivals takeout.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Frank’s Red Hot or any hot sauce of your choice
  • 1/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar can substitute with light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce/Tamari tamari is gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs main protein
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Corn Starch can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Neutral Oil (e.g., Olive Oil)
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Scallions for garnish
Optional Serving
  • 2 cups White Rice for serving

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Deep skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare the middle rack.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine Frank’s Red Hot, dark brown sugar, garlic powder, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and a splash of water. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves (3-4 minutes).
  3. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides, then dredge in corn starch, ensuring full coating.
  4. In a deep skillet, add enough oil to cover the bottom (1/4 inch deep) and heat over medium. Fry chicken thighs for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Pour prepared sauce over cooked chicken in the skillet and stir to coat. Cook for an additional minute.
  6. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake uncovered for 5-8 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  7. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve hot, ideally with white rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Tips include ensuring oil is hot before cooking and avoiding overcrowding the skillet for crispy texture.

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